Sunday, August 18, 2013

Nickelodeon News Round-Up - Issue 7

Below is a selection of articles from around the internet which feature news, commentary and information about Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande, who stars as Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon's brand new original buddy sitcom "Sam & Cat", has released a brand new song that you can download on iTunes! The track is called "Right There" and features the American hip hop recording artist Big Sean. The song, which you can listen to below, will be one of the songs on Ariana's debut album, Yours Truly (formally Daydreamin'). The CD will be released on Tuesday 3rd September 2013. The album is also available for digital pre-order on iTunes! iTunes has also revealed the track list for Ariana's upcoming new album:

1 - Honeymoon Avenue
2 - Baby I
3 - Right There (feat. Big Sean)
4 - Tattooed Heart
5 - Lovin' It
6 - Piano
7 - Daydreamin'
8 - The Way (feat. Mac Miller)
9 - You'll Never Know
10 - Almost Is Never Enough
11 - Popular Song (feat. MIKA)
12 - Better Left Unsaid
13 - The Way (feat. Mac Miller) [Spanglish Version]

LISTEN: Right There - Ariana Grande (feat. Big Sean)



Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and Twitter have announced that they've entered agreements with a number of brands including Degree Women® and Pepsi® to develop Twitter Amplify social video advertising campaigns in and around the 2013 "MTV Video Music Awards." All of the sponsorships were claimed within a week of being announced and each of the advertisers is participating in a broader sponsorship package for the signature MTV event. The 2013 "MTV Video Music Awards" airs live from Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Sunday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Given advertiser interest, Viacom and Twitter are immediately creating new sponsorship opportunities in the "Comedy Central Roast of James Franco" and more than 30 different programming events and shows through the end of 2014. "The availability of Twitter Amplify in the MTV Video Music Awards – an annual trending topic behemoth – generated such a great response from advertisers that we're accelerating our plans to roll it out across our networks," said Jeff Lucas, Head of Sales, Music and Entertainment, Viacom Media Networks. "We look forward to connecting even more advertisers with our audiences through video content on Twitter, starting with every burn in Comedy Central's Franco Roast."
"Twitter is live, public and inherently mobile, which makes the VMA's the perfect place to take advantage of Twitter's Amplify program," said Adam Bain, President of Global Revenue at Twitter. "Viacom has long been a pioneer of harnessing Twitter to give viewers new ways to interact and share in live TV, and we're thrilled to be working with the network and its sponsors to deliver this experience to viewers." Through Twitter Amplify, MTV will deliver a variety of sponsored-supported video content leading up to and during the 2013 MTV VMAs, including real-time highlights from the show, backstage moments, red carpet interviews, MTV News reports and more. MTV will also distribute via Twitter custom-content developed for sponsors related to VMA award categories and MTV News coverage of the event. Viacom networks' shows and events consistently drive significant activity on Twitter. The 2012 "MTV Video Music Awards" generated 14.7 million Tweets, placing it among the most Tweets of any news event last year. MTV currently has more than 13.3 million combined followers for its U.S.-based Twitter accounts. The VMAs have pioneered a number of social media firsts, including the first award category voted for exclusively on social media and the Twitter Tracker application, which geographically mapped Twitter activity around the show in real time. The upcoming "Comedy Central Roast of James Franco" is already attracting significant activity on Twitter, where James Franco, Roast Master Seth Rogen, and Comedy Central have released announcements, video clips and photos related to the show under the hashtag #FrancoRoast. "Comedy Central Roast of James Franco" airs Labor Day, Monday, September 2 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

TheWrap is reporting that DreamWorks Animation has announced that Benedict Cumberbatch ("The Hobbit", "Sherlock", "Star Trek Into Darkness", "War Horse") and John Malkovich ("Transformers: Dark of the Moon") have been added to the cast of the studios upcoming "The Penguins of Madagascar", which will be a spin-off of DWA's popular "Madagascar" movies and based on the popular CG-animated Nickelodeon series of the same name. An individual familiar with the project tells TheWrap that Malkovich will voice the film's charming villain, while Cumberbatch will voice a high-ranking animal CIA agent hot on his trail. Simon J. Smith ("Bee Movie") and Eric Darnell ("Antz") are directing from a script by Michael Colton and John Aboud. Lara Breay ("Megamind") is producing, while executive producers include Mireille Soria, Tom McGrath and Darnell, all of whom are responsible for the original "Madagascar" trilogy. Although based on the popular Nicktoon, in is currently unknown whether Nickelodeon will have anything to do with the movie.

Sam & Cat meet Laverne & Shirley - Entertainment Weekly's The Family Room blog has unveiled a exclusive photo featuring "Laverne & Shirley" stars Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams on the set of the hit Nick original comedy series "Sam & Cat" from when they filmed their scenes for an upcoming brand new S&C episode called "#SalmonCat", in which Marshall and Williams will appear alongside Sam & Cat's funny gals Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande, which you can view below! In the episode, Sam and Cat are ordered to rename their babysitting business because it's too similar to "Salmon Cat," a TV show from the 1970s. Sam and Cat must track down the show's two original creators (played by Marshall and Williams) and resolve their three decade-long feud, which may refer to the long-ago rumors of a "Laverne & Shirley" rivalry. "#SalmonCat" is scheduled to premiere this Fall on Nick USA! The episode reunites Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams on screen in a scripted series for the first time in over 30 years:


Nickelodeon-On-Demand - Amazon's European online video service recently added shows from Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) to its LOVEFiLM video-on-demand (VOD) service in Germany, reports Rapid TV News. The offering comprises series aired by Viacom's channels Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV, including the hit Nicktoon "SpongeBob SquarePants and Nick Jr.'s popular preschool series "Blue's Clues" from Nickelodeon. Comedy Central will contribute "Reno 911!", a parody on US police series.

Broadway World Comedy is reporting that former Nickelodeon Star Greg Proops, who played boss Max Madigan, the CEO of Mad Style, in Nickelodeon's popular fashion-themed sitcom "True Jackson, VP", will bring his stand up to Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square in Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday 11th - Saturday 14th September 2013.

In addition, Amazon's LOVEFiLM has also inked a deal to bring children's programming from NBCUniversal to the LOVEFiLM Instant Streaming Service. As a result of the partnership, LOVEFiLM.com members can now stream a range of television series and films featuring beloved characters from the NBCUniversal library, including "Curious George" and "Barbie: Princess Charm School". Additional children's TV series included under the agreement include classic franchises such as "The Land Before Time", based on the American animated adventure movie; "Maisy", the animated series based on the picture books created by British illustrator, Lucy Cousins, which used to air on Nick Jr. UK; and the animated stop-motion series about a crime-busting mouse, "Rastamouse".

Big Time Rush: True Hollywood Story - The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel profiles the hit Nickelodeon boy band Big Time Rush, who recently played their las U.S. ‪Summer Break Tour‬ show at the Riverside Theater, in a special article. The article also profiles the English-Irish boyband The Wanted, who also recently played at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater.

The Huffington Post has unveiled a exclusive interview they recently held with American teen pop singer and voice actor Matt Hunter, who provided the voice of Diego Márquez in seasons 4 and 5 of the popular Nickelodeon Preschool series "Go, Diego, Go!". The fifteen-year-old Latin pop singer is well on his way to becoming the next teen idol. Already a huge hit in Latin America, he was nominated for an award at this year's (2013) Premios Juventud on Univision, and now he's getting ready to release his yet unnamed EP. Dubbed the 'Latino Justin Bieber' and 'Latino Bieber' by some, this young recording artist is also working toward making his grand debut in mainstream U.S. pop music. Read his interview, in which he also talks about providing the voice of Diego and working for Nickelodeon, here on The HuffPo.

MTV News UK is reporting that The Wanted singer Nathan Sykes has opened up about recording a new track with Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande, admitting he's "never been so nervous"! The singer, who recently underwent surgery on his vocal chords, recorded the duet Almost Is Never Enough with the Nickelodeon celebrity which is now set to feature on The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones soundtrack. "This would have been the first time I've recorded since my surgery", Sykes told MTV News US. "I was really nervous. I've never been so nervous for a session, and went in and [did] what I like to think is quite possibly the best vocal I've ever recorded. I'm really proud of it." The 20-year-old also gushed over Grande's singing ability, calling her the "best female vocalist" out right now. Nathan continued: "Honestly, I couldn't ask to work with a more talented vocalist than Ariana", adding "I have so much respect for what she's just about to do, and I think it's a very exciting time for both myself and Ariana for slightly different reasons. I'm just excited I got my voice back. She's about to go on this quite amazing journey." The pair just finished shooting a music video for the track, and Nathan even gave fans a bit of an idea of what they can expect. He added: "The video's a really cool video. It was shot and recorded in the studio. I get to get on the piano at some points. It shows a really fun day recording the track." Want more of The Wanted? Check out pics of the lads in MTV UK's photo gallery, plus watch MTV's exclusive live session with The Wanted here!

Unreality TV's Primetime blog has posted a bunch of spoilers about The CW's upcoming reboot of the classic Nickelodeon sci-fi series "The Tomorrow People", including that "Person of Interest"'s Al Sapienza has been cast in the role of Dennis Coburn, whose daughter Cara (Peyton List) is one of the Tomorrow People with superpowers who have an HQ underground, plus Julie Plec talks how she got involved with the show, including how she used to watch it on Nick in the 1980's! The post includes pictures and a series preview.

Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) has announced that it has agreed to sell $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.500% senior notes due 2018 at a price equal to 99.423% of the principal amount thereof (the "2018 Senior Notes"), $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due 2023 at a price equal to 98.968% of the principal amount thereof (the "2023 Senior Notes") and $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.850% senior debentures due 2043 at a price equal to 99.353% of the principal amount thereof (the "Senior Debentures" and, together with the 2018 Senior Notes and the 2023 Senior Notes, the "Senior Notes and Debentures"). The sale of the Senior Notes and Debentures is expected to close on Monday August 19, 2013. Viacom intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, the repayment of outstanding indebtedness and the repurchase of shares under its share repurchase program. The joint book-running managers for the offering are Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and RBS Securities Inc. Viacom's senior unsecured debt is currently rated BBB by Standard & Poor's, BBB+ by Fitch, and Baa2 by Moody's Investors Service. The terms and conditions of the Senior Notes and Debentures are set forth in a prospectus, which can be obtained by contacting Viacom Investor Relations at 1-800-516-4399 or by written request to Viacom Inc., 1515 Broadway, 52nd Floor, New York, New York 10036, Attn: Investor Relations.
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Anchor Bay Entertainment Announces Plans To Release First "Tickety Toc" DVD, "Chime Time Adventures", In The USA In September 2013

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the Nick Jr. News in the following article that Anchor Bay Entertainment will release their first "Tickety Toc" DVD, titled "Chime Time Adventures", in the USA (region 1) on Tuesday 10th September 2013! According to the DVD's product page Amazon.com, where you can also pre-order "Tickety Toc: Chime Time Adventures" for $9.99, the DVD will feature six fantastic episodes from Zodiak Kids' "Tickety Toc", a popular CG-animated preschool series which airs on Nick Jr. USA.


To celebrate the US release of the brand new "Tickety Toc" DVD, called "Chime Time Adventures", Anchor Bay Entertainment has announced three new partnerships with Cold Stone Creamery, Minute Rice and Uncle Matt's Organic. The national campaigns, which will provide fans with exclusive coupons and special rebates, is set to run from September to December 2013:
Anchor Bay Entertainment readies Tickety Toc release and promotions

Anchor Bay Entertainment is set to release Zodiak Rights’ preschool series Tickety Toc DVD, Chime Time Adventures, at US retail on September 10. The preschool series currently airs on Nick Jr. in the US.

Additionally, the distributor has announced three new partnerships with Cold Stone Creamery, Minute Rice and Uncle Matt’s Organic. The national campaigns, which will provide fans with exclusive coupons and special rebates, is set to run from September to December.

Cold Stone Creamery is offering a coupon for US$2 off the purchase of the new Chime Time Adventures DVD. The vouchers will be offered through tear pads affixed to counter cards in 1,100 US Cold Stone Creamery locations.

Minute Rice will also treat customers to a US$2 discount off the DVD with the purchase of a 14-ounce box of white or brown rice. Three million Minute Rice boxes will feature the on-pack coupon – along with DVD art and a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family can enjoy – on the back panel.

And finally, consumers who purchase Uncle Matt’s Organic 59-ounce or 12-ounce juice bottles and the new DVD will be entitled to receive a US$3 rebate in the mail. As part of the Uncle Matt’s Organic campaign, one million juice units will feature the Tickety Toc DVD artwork throughout the promotional period.

Tags: Anchor Bay Entertainment, Cold Stone Creamery, Minute Rice, Nick Jr., Tickety Toc, Zodiak Rights
Also, from Amazon USA:Tickety Toc: Chime Time Adventures (2013)

Not Provided (Actor), Not Provided (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD

List Price: $14.98
Price: $9.99

Product Details

Actors: Not Provided
Directors: Not Provided
Format: Animated, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: ANCHOR BAY
DVD Release Date: September 10, 2013
Run Time: 68 minutes
ASIN: B00DLX76FK

Editorial Reviews

The Very First Collection from the New Hit Series Where Madcap Adventures Happen Quickety Tickety! Set in an extraordinary world behind the Tickety Toc Clock, Chime Time Adventures follows comedic heroes Tommy and Tallulah as they race to chime the time in Tickety Town…but, as every hour passes and the clock springs to life, things don't always run so smoothly! In these six exciting episodes, the twins and their adorable friends will embark on wild storybook shenanigans, daring circus acts and amazing magic tricks. There's also a giant game of Tickety-Tag and a marvelously messy photo day! With the help of their Tickety Town friends, including Pufferty, McCoggins, Hopparoo, Madame Au Lait, Battersby, Chikidee and Tooteroo, your own preschoolers will learn the importance of teamwork, community and social responsibility. In this very first TICKETY TOC collection, every second counts!

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US Toy Company Wonder Forge Secures Multi-Year Game Licensing Rights To Nick Jr.'s "Tickety Toc"

Wonder Forge has announced the Nick Jr. USA News in the following Press Release, from their official website, wonderforge.com, that the US toy manufacturer has recently secured game licensing rights to the popular CG-animated preschool series "Tickety Toc" through a multi-year partnership with Zodiak Kids, brokered by US licensing agent Established Brands! The partnership is the latest in a string of hit properties secured by Wonder Forge that includes some of the world's most beloved children's brands, including Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".



Tickety Toc Matching Game packaging from The Toy Book

As part of their merchandising partnership with Zodiak Kids, Wonder Forge will debut its "Tickety Toc Matching Game" through an exclusive retail partnership with Toys R Us, and will launch additional signature games in 2014. A multi-category consumer products program will launch in North America in Fall 2013 led by master toy partner, Just Play, and Home Entertainment partner, Anchor Bay Entertainment:
Wonder Forge, Inc.™ Secures Multi-Year Game Licensing Rights to Tickety Toc Preschool Property

Seattle, WA (June 13, 2013) – Wonder Forge™, named one of Washington State's fastest growing private companies (1) and a stand-out in the U.S. toy and game market, has recently secured game licensing rights to Tickety Toc through a multi-year partnership with Zodiak Kids, brokered by US licensing agent Established Brands. Tickety Toc, a breakout hit in the US, airs seven days a week on Nick Jr. The partnership is the latest in a string of hit properties secured by Wonder Forge that includes some of the world’s most beloved children’s brands.

Wonder Forge will debut its Tickety Toc Matching Game through an exclusive retail partnership with Toys R Us, and will launch additional signature games in 2014. A multi-category consumer products program will launch in North America in Fall 2013 led by master toy partner, Just Play, and Home Entertainment partner, Anchor Bay Entertainment.

"We're always on the lookout for quality properties with engaging characters, themes and stories because they make for rich game play experiences," said Joel Berman, head of global business development and licensing for Wonder Forge. "Tickety Toc is just this kind of brand, and we are pleased to offer children and their families a whole new way to experience these delightful stories."

"Wonder Forge has an amazing track record for creativity in the game aisle,” said Bob Traub, President of Licensing for Established Brands. “We are excited to work with a company who takes such a thoughtful and high-quality approach to licensing and game development."

Tickety Toc features Tommy & Tallulah and their remarkable friends as they race against time to keep the clock ticking. Through Tommy & Tallulah's madcap adventures, Tickety Toc explores concepts of teamwork, social responsibility and problem solving in a fun and engaging way.

Wonder Forge was founded by CEO Jacobe Chrisman, former head of product development at Cranium games. The company launched in 2007 and today includes a product line of more than 80 games and puzzles, featuring cherished children’s properties such as Disney Princess, Minnie Mouse, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Dr. Seuss, DC Super Friends, Richard Scarry's Busytown, Angelina Ballerina, Curious George, Chuggington, and MythBusters. Wonder Forge has amassed more than 130 awards for game excellence and sells its products in 10 countries and growing.

1 Puget Sound Business Journal, 2010

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About Wonder Forge, Inc.™

In 2007 a small group of creative folks with a passion for children’s entertainment came together to develop extraordinarily fun, original, quality play experiences. Wonder Forge preschool titles celebrate the “can do” in all kids, engaging them physically, socially, and creatively. Our family games bridge generation gaps and build lasting family bonds. We are proud to now offer more than 80 games and puzzles, created in partnership with some of the industry’s top licenses, and honored with more than 130 prestigious awards for product excellence. To learn more, visit www.wonderforge.com.

About Zodiak Kids

Zodiak Kids is the global independent leader in kids entertainment, combining Zodiak Media’s dedicated kids production companies, consumer products and sales division. Zodiak Kids encompasses prominent production companies Marathon Media and Tele Images Productions (France) and The Foundation (UK). Sales for Zodiak kids are handled by a dedicated team within Zodiak Rights, one of the leading international distributors in the industry. All aspects of licensing are handled by a dedicated division with highly experienced teams based in London and Paris (Zodiak Kids CP London and Zodiak Kids CP Paris).

Zodiak Kids boasts one of the largest, high-quality kids catalogues in the world, which includes Totally Spies!, the international hit animation series; Tickety Toc, the new animated series; Waybuloo, the CBeebies pre-school hit; Redakai, a brand new series on Cartoon Network US; Mister Maker, the ultimate arts and craft show; Gormiti, based on the extraordinarily successful figurine range that sold over 100 million pieces; Street Football, one of the top rated animated shows in France and Italy and the newly launched The Ranch. www.zodiakkids.com

About Established Brands

Established Brands is comprised of two distinctly different, but extremely complimentary disciplines. An impressive sales machine built on intimate relationships and access at the world’s biggest and best retailers. And a team of marketing professionals focused on generating new revenue for brands that have the strength to extend beyond their core categories. Both work as one. This unique combination gives Established Brands an enviable advantage in the go-to-market process. Whether it’s partnering with our stable of blue chip licensors or shepherding a national brand through the retail ecosystem we bring unequalled experience and integrity.

CONTACT:
Kimberley Pierce
Head of Marketing Communications
Wonder Forge
(510) 326-0058
kimberley@wonderforge.com.

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HiT Entertainment Hires Three High Profile Executives For Their New-Look Global Brand Team, Including Former Nickelodeon Executive Gina Briggs

The licensing industry news website Licensing.biz is reporting the licensing news that Hit Entertainment, the British/American entertainment distribution company owned by Mattel, has appointed three high profile executives, including former Nickelodeon executive Gina Briggs, to spearhead its global brand and marketing efforts for its key properties, including brand strategy roles working on popular animated properties (Nicktoons) including "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Fairly Odd Parents", and "Robot and Monster".

Gina Briggs, who previously held a variety of marketing and strategy roles at Nickelodeon, has joined HiT (formally Henson International Television) as senior global brand manager for the popular CG-animated preschool series "Mike the Knight", which currently airs on Nick and Nick Jr. in the United States.

Gina Briggs will work out of the company's New York office and will report to Shari Donnenfeld, Vice President, global brands, at Hit Entertainment:
Hit Entertainment unveils new-look global brand team

High profile execs confirmed to look after brands including Thomas & Friends and Mike the Knight.

[Veteran execs appointed from Walt Disney Company and Nickelodeon. - ToyNews]

Hit Entertainment has appointed three high profile executives to spearhead its global brand and marketing efforts for its key properties.

Robin Gay has joined as global brand director for Thomas & Friends. He moves across from The Walt Disney Company EMEA, where he most recently ran the franchise business for Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, Disney Fairies and Disney Baby.

Meanwhile, Will Speer has been appointed global brand director for Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam. Speer also joins from The Walt Disney Company, where he held a variety of roles including Disney Stores (retail), Disney Channels and most recently franchise management.

Finally, Gina Briggs has joined Hit as senior global brand manager for Mike the Knight, having previously held a variety of marketing and strategy roles at Nickelodeon.

Gay and Speer will be based in the UK, while Briggs will work out of the New York office. All three will report to Shari Donnenfeld, VP global brands, Hit Entertainment.

"Assembling this new team reinforces Hit and Mattel's commitment to propel our brands to even greater levels of engagement with consumers and partners," said Donnenfeld.

TAGS: hit entertainment, thomas & friends, mike the knight, fireman sam, bob the builder
Also, from Kidscreen:
HIT unveils global brand team

In a move to strengthen its preschool brand management, Mattel’s HIT Entertainment has appointed three veteran execs, Robin Gay, Will Speer and Gina Briggs, to head up its global brand and marketing efforts for a number of HIT’s leading properties including Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam and Mike the Knight.

For the newly created positions, Gay and Speer will be UK-based, with Briggs based in New York City. All three will report directly to HIT’s VP of global brands Shari Donnenfeld.

Gay has come on board as the global brand director for Thomas & Friends. He most recently ran the franchise business for Mickey Mouse & Friends (including Mickey Mouse Clubhouse), Winnie the Pooh, Disney Fairies (including Tinker Bell), and Disney Baby for The Walt Disney Company EMEA, as well as managing hit Disney Channel and Disney XD IP including Phineas & Ferb, Hannah Montana, and Wizards of Waverly Place.

Also making the move from Disney, Speer is now global brand director for Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam. He most recently handled franchise management for brands such as Jake and The Neverland Pirates, Doc McStuffins, Monsters University, and Phineas and Ferb.

Briggs rounds out the hires as senior global brand manager for Mike the Knight. She comes to HIT from Nickelodeon where she served in a number of marketing and brand strategy roles working on popular animated properties including SpongeBob, Fairly Odd Parents, and Robot and Monster.

The hires come as Mattel posted weaker-than-expected second quarter profits, but recent licensing growth for Thomas and Mike the Knight.

Tags: Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Gina Briggs, HIT Entertainment, Mattel, Mike the Knight, Robin Gay, Thomas & Friends, Will Speer

Nickelodeon Africa To Debut "Big Time Rush" Season 4 From October 2013

Nickelodeon Africa has announced in a Tweet on their official Twitter profile page (@NickAfrica) the very exciting Nickelodeon International News that Nickelodeon Africa will start to premiere and show brand new episodes from highly anticipated all-new fourth season of Nick's hit original musical comedy series "Big Time Rush" in October 2013!
Please Can You Just Tell Me When The New Season Of Big Time Rush is Airing
@NickAfrica: The new season of @bigtimerush premieres on @NickAfrica in October. #BTR #Rushers.
Created by Scott Fellows ("Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide") and produced in partnership with Sony Music, "Big Time Rush" season 4 finds best friends Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena, Jr. and Logan Henderson, recording music for their third studio album and preparing for the launch of their next world tour. The BTR guys quickly discover that the music landscape has become more competitive and the pressure to stay relevant proves tougher than ever.


Recording artist Gavin DeGraw, comedian Jon Stewart and actor Terrence Jenkins join Big Time Rush during the season premiere, "Big Time Invasion", where the guys must stop the invasion of a British boy band. Concerned that Gustavo is spread too thin, they try to hire a top music manager and when they are unable to agree, a rift quickly escalates within the band. Other guest stars confirmed to appear in season 4 of "Big Time Rush" include the British singer Cher Lloyd, Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice ("Big Time Tour Bus"; "Victorious"), Nick At Nite star Scott Baio ("See Dad Run", "Happy Days", "Joanie Loves Chachi", "Charles in Charge", "Bugsy Malone"), Nick Star Lucas Cruikshank ("Fred", "Marvin Marvin"), and the cast of Nick Jr.'s popular preschool series "Yo Gabba Gabba!".
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Nickelodeon Africa To Debut Nick's New Buddy Sitcom "Sam & Cat" In November 2013

Nickelodeon Africa has announced in a Tweet on their official Twitter profile page (@NickAfrica) the very exciting Nickelodeon International News that Nickelodeon Africa will start to premiere and show the brand new live-action Nick original comedy series "Sam & Cat" in November 2013, as part of Nick Africa's Autumn 2013 highlights!:
when does Sam and Cat air on South African TV?
@NickAfrica: It premieres in November. #SamandCat.
The brand new Nickelodeon sitcom "Sam & Cat" follows feisty Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy; "iCarly") and flighty Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande; "Victorious") as they become best friends and unlikely roommates who start a babysitting service called "Sam & Cat's Super Rockin' Fun-Time Babysitting Service". The series is created by award-winning executive producer Dan Schneider ("iCarly", "Victorious", "Drake & Josh", "Zoey 101").


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Nickelodeon Africa To Premiere "The Legend of Korra" "Book Two: Spirits" (Season 2) In February 2014

Nickelodeon Africa has announced in a Tweet on their official Twitter profile page (@NickAfrica) the very exciting Nickelodeon International News that Nickelodeon Africa will start to premiere and show episodes from season two of Nickelodeon's hit original animated series (Nicktoon) "The Legend of Korra", called "Book Two: Spirits", in February 2014! The Nick News may also indicate when Nickelodeon's other 40+ international channels across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia will start to debut the second season of "Legend of Korra"!:
Just can't wait for. Avatar: Legend of Korra s2... Is gonna be #DOPE ? !... When is it gonna premier ?
@NickAfrica: The new season of Legend of Korra premieres on @NickAfrica in February, 2014. #LegendOfKorra #Avatar.

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